writs of inquiry

A form of writ of inquiry — A writ issued in certain actions at law, where the defendant has suffered judgment to pass against him by default, in order to ascertain and assess the plaintiff's damages, where they cannot readily be ascertained by mere calculation.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of writ of inquiry
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